Extractor – Type FIC™

GEA Niro
 Roasted and
Granulated Coffee EXTRACTION PLANT - FIC™
Inlet

Aroma
extract

High Low
temp. temp.
water water Hydrolysis
extract
Soft water
Spent Grounds

Extraction
GEA Niro’s new and unique Fast Instant Coffee (FIC™) extractor is a
continuous system that features automated multi-extraction percolators.
Fully integrated with PC/PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) system, the
FIC™ yields a uniform extract quality.

Short Extraction Time - Superior Aroma Profile

The FIC™ extractor reduces the extraction time by 50%. Water is directed
through the ground coffee in two stages. The process results in two
completely separate extract fractions, aroma and hydrolysis. The FIC™

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extractor gives a superior aroma profile, which is ideal for high quality
convenient coffee production.
After the process is completed, the extract is filtered and centrifuged. The
layout of the percolator columns gives a compact design and reduces
space requirements compared to standard battery extraction units.

High Yield
GEA Niro’s extractors are designed to process a variety of coffee types as
efficiently as possible. This gives the customer unparalleled flexibility and
the highest obtainable yield.
Examples of FIC™ Performance
Coffee Type: 100% Robusta 100% Arabica
Extraction Yield* % 53 % 47 Standard Sizes
FIC-125, FIC-250, FIC-500, FIC-1000
* Based on Dry Matter Capacity, kg soluble solids output/h:
125, 250, 500,1000
BU 130/GB 1008

Process Engineering
GEA Niro
Gladsaxevej 305, PO Box 45, DK-2860 Soeborg, Denmark
Tel +45 39 54 54 54 Fax +45 39 54 58 00
E-mail: food.dairy@niro.dk Website: www.niro.com